Montecristo

Montecristo

Year of foundation: 1935
Tobacco Country: Cuba
Tobacco Procedence: Vuelta Abajo (Pinar del Rio)
Factory: H. Upmann

Inspired by the famous novel The Count of Montecristo written by Alexandre Dumas, reportedly very popular among the torcedores in Cuba, who would listen the lector reading the tribulation of Edmond Dantes aka The Count of Montecristo, while rolling the cigars in the factory. Therefore, the brand uses many references from the book, such as the six swords surrounding a fleur-de-lis, or the name of some popular vitolas such as the Edmundos series.
Montecristo was established in 1935 by Alonso Menéndez and with the help from British marketing expert Albert Dunhill, it quickly became one of the most sold brand in the world, still accounting for up to 25% of total Habanos SA’s worldwide cigar sales: simply the best-selling Cuban brand. There is also a Dominican Montecristo cigar brand that was started after the Cuban revolution. However, the original brand is Cuban Montecristo that is mentioned here.
The best selling cigars are the
Montecristo No.2, the Montecristo No.4 and the Montecristo Edmundo series. The strength is relatively medium across the board, and Montecristo’s rolling quality is simply the benchmark for any Cuban cigar.

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  1. Montecristo Edmundo - 25 cigars

    Montecristo Edmundo - 25 cigars

    $889.00
    The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Even if it packs a punch, it is smoother than most other Montecristos. It is a very round and balanced smoke of medium to full body, with a flavor profile typical Montecristo. Learn More
  2. Montecristo Especial - 25 cigars

    Montecristo Especial No.2 - 25 cigars

    $779.00
    The Montecristo Especial No.2 is a well-balanced Habano, a medium Laguito No.2, 6" (152mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a cabinet of 25 cigars. Learn More
  3. Montecristo No.3 - 25 cigars (packs of 5)

    Montecristo No.3 - 25 cigars (packs of 5)

    $649.00
    The Montecristo No.3 is a creamy and complex underrated cigar, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in 5 packs of 5 cigars. It is slightly bigger than the Montecristo No.4 but smaller than the No.1, two very famous cigars. Therefore, it creates a bridge between the two, it has the same ring gauge as the No.4 but slightly longer. It benefits from the usual Montecristo quality and flavor profile, lots of coffee, earthiness and wood. It is a beautiful Corona that can both appeal to experimented smokers and to the beginners.. Learn More
  4.  Montecristo Open Regata - 20 cigars

    Montecristo Open Regata - 20 cigars

    $469.00
    The Montecristo Open Regata is a perfect short medium cigar, of Forum format, of 46 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a box of 20 cigars. Released in 2009 as part of the Open Series, intended for golf players, sailing or fishing aficionados, it is a beautiful cigar that is mellower than the regular cigars of the brand. Its mild tobacco flavor, the rich white pepper, its woodiness and savory woody cedar flavor make it an amazing pre-lunch smoke. Those cigars also benefit from at least 2 years of aging as they will mellow out and offer more complexity in terms of flavors. Perfect for a summer day. Learn More
  5. Montecristo 80 Aniversario  01

    Montecristo 80 Aniversario - 20 cigars

    $1,249.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo 80 Aniversario is a commemorative release, a strong Double Robusto, 55 ring gauge and 6.5” (165 mm) long and comes in a box 20 cigars. Learn More
  6. Montecristo A - 5 cigars

    Montecristo A - 5 cigars

    $499.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo A is an outstanding medium-to-full Gran Corona, 9.3” (235mm) long, with 47 ring gauge, and comes in 5 varnished individual boxes. Learn More
  7. Montecristo A Cabinet - 25 cigars

    Montecristo A Cabinet - 25 cigars

    $1,749.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo A is a spectacular Habano, a medium-full Gran Corona, 9.3” (235mm) long, of 47 ring gauge, and comes in a wooden cabinet of 25 cigars. Learn More
  8. Montecristo Churchills Anejados

    Montecristo Churchills Anejados - 25 cigars

    $519.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Churchills Anejados is a refined and aged Habano, a Julieta No.2, 7" (178mm) long, of 47 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Learn More
  9. Montecristo Dantes LE 2016

    Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 - 10 cigars

    $499.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Dantes Limited Edition 2016 is a powerful and rich Grand Corona, with 48 ring gauge, 6.6” (167mm) long and comes in box of 10 cigars. Learn More
  10. Montecristo Double Edmundo

    Montecristo Double Edmundo - 15 cigars (packs of 3)

    $529.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Double Edmundo is a medium-full Robusto Extra, a 6.1” (155mm) long by 50 ring gauge, and comes in 5 packs of 3 cigars. Learn More
  11. Montecristo Double Edmundo

    Montecristo Double Edmundo - 25 cigars

    $869.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Double Edmundo is a strong Cuban, a medium-full Robusto Extra, 6.1” (155mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Learn More
  12. Montecristo Double Edmundo Travel Humidor 01

    Montecristo Double Edmundo Travel Humidor - 10 cigars

    $599.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Double Edmundo Travel Humidor is a rare item that will please the collectors. There are 10 beautiful 6.1" by 50 ring gauge in each humidor. Only 10,000 humidors have been made, only intended for Duty-Free and Travel Retail points of sales. The cigars themselves are the classic Robusto Extra from the Edmundo linea series, which have an amazing medium-full profile, with plenty of wood, cream and spices. This humidor is the perfect companion for the traveler aficionado. Learn More
  13. Montecristo Edmundo - 15 cigars

    Montecristo Edmundo - 15 cigars (packs of 3)

    $499.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in 5 packs of 3 cigars. Even if it packs a punch, it is smoother than most other Montecristos. It is a very round and balanced smoke of medium to full body, with a flavor profile typical Montecristo. Learn More
  14. Montecristo Edmundo Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)

    Montecristo Edmundo Tubos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)

    $489.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in aluminum tubes in a box 15 cigars. Even if it packs a punch, it is smoother than most other Montecristos. It is a very round and balanced smoke of medium to full body, with a flavor profile typical Montecristo. Learn More
  15. Montecristo Especial - 25 cigars

    Montecristo Especial - 25 cigars

    $849.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Especial No.2 is a classic Habano, a medium to full Laguito No.1, 7.6” (192mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Learn More
  16. Montecristo Gran Piramides Coleccion Habanos 2017 - cigar

    Montecristo Gran Piramides Coleccion Habanos 2017 - 20 cigars

    $7,999.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Gran Pirámides Colección Habanos 2017 is a beefier version of the classic Montecristo No.2 at 6.25” (160mm) by 57 ring gauge & comes in a distinctive book-shaped box which contains 20 perfect cigars. Only 2,000 of them have been made by Habanos, and each box is numbered. This elegant item will surely stand out in a true aficionado’s collection. The cigar itself is a perfectly rolled Medium to Full pyramid, using Montecristo’s finest blend of tobacco to create an unforgettable smoking experience. Learn More
  17. Montecristo Linea 1935 Dumas

    Montecristo Linea 1935 Dumas - 20 cigars

    $949.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Dumas, the smallest of the premium Linea 1935 series, is a beautiful medium-full Corona Extra, of 49 ring gauge and 5.1” (130mm) long. Learn More
  18. Montecristo Linea 1935 Leyenda - 20 cigars

    Montecristo Linea 1935 Leyenda - 20 cigars

    $1,249.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Leyenda, the biggest of the Linea 1935 series, competing with the legendary Behike, is masterpiece, of 55 ring gauge and 6’5” (165mm) long. Learn More
  19. Montecristo Linea 1935 Maltes

    Montecristo Linea 1935 Maltes - 20 cigars

    $1,099.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo Maltés, part of the Linea 1935 series, is a complex medium-full Habanos, with 53 ring gauge, 6.0” (153mm) long and comes in box of 20 cigars. Learn More
  20. Montecristo No.1 - 25 cigars

    Montecristo No.1 - 25 cigars

    $749.00

    Out of stock

    The Montecristo No.1 is of Lonsdale format, or Cervantes, 42 ring gauge and 6.5 inches (165mm) in length. As opposed to No.2 and the No.4, the No.1 is little known, and this is a shame because this little stogie packs a true Montecristo experience in a perfectly rolled cigar. It is also a pretty strong smoke, oscillating between a medium and a medium to full bodied cigar. It is nevertheless very creamy and smooth. There are lots of earth, cedar, tobacco flavors as you would expect from a Cuban cigar, but there are also many other flavors, such as strong nuts, all kind fruits, some citrus, chocolate, vanilla. Everything works well together; the balance of flavors is always under control. This is a cigar that worth a try, especially when it is 2 years of age. Learn More
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